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Council proclaims Community Action Month and National Police Week; Community Action leaders outline services
Summary
Mayor Evan B. Walker proclaimed May 2026 as Community Action Month and May 10—16 as National Police Week. Patricia McFarland and Jennifer Bendampar of North Central West Virginia Community Action highlighted programs including Head Start, weatherization and homeless services; Mike Eastep invited council to a May 30 clergy gathering.
Mayor Evan B. Walker read two proclamations recognizing May 2026 as Community Action Month and May 10—16 as National Police Week, asking residents to join in honoring community action agencies and law enforcement service. The Community Action proclamation named North Central West Virginia Community Action and thanked volunteers and local partners.
Patricia McFarland, executive director of North Central West Virginia Community Action, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the agency. Jennifer Bendampar, the organization's Community Services Director, described core programs including Head Start and Early Head Start, weatherization, low-income housing support, Scott Place Homeless Shelter and veteran homelessness services through the SSVF program. "We empower and help individuals and family build stability and create opportunities," Bendampar said. Later in the meeting, Pastor Mike Eastep invited council members to a May 30 clergy hot-dog gathering at East Marion Park to share prayers, gratitudes and concerns for the city.
